Our pack does activities like Pinewood Derby, Family Camping, Fall Family Picnic, Rocket Derby, Scout Olympics, several service projects and more!

We also have regular meetings where all the dens come together to share what they've done, participate in activities that often include guest speakers like the Race Pace bicycle shop representative, K-9 dog demonstration, Airplane Derby, Cake Bake, Halloween Party, etc.

Dens (grouped by grade) meet 2-3 times per month to work on their rank achievements, go on field trips and have fun!

Our pack is open to boys who are in 1st through 5th grade. Upon completion of the Cub Scout program, boys are encouraged to join boy scout troops.

Pack 361 has been in existance for 56 years and is sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Most members are in the CLES school district.

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Why Join Cub Scouts?

For the Cub Scout, FUN is the number one reason to join! You will get to wear a cool uniform, go places and see many new things! You will play sports and games, build things (like race cars and rockets), earn and wear achievement badges, and have LOTS of FUN!!

For the Parent, you will see your son develop skills and attitudes that lead to a well adjusted adult life. Your son will learn the basic skills and values he needs to be a success in society today: he will learn to work as a team player, learn to care for his home and community, learn leadership skills, respect for others, and build confidence. There are many good organizations that teach teamwork, skills, etc. However, Scouting's strength is that it is a well-rounded program affecting every area of a boy 's life.

Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting?citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness.

What is a den, pack and troop?

A den is a unit made up of of boys who are in the same grade. There can be more than one den per grade. Typically a den size is 5-10 scouts. A pack is composed of individual dens, containing Cub Scouts, adult leaders, and parents who belong to the same Cub Scout unit. A pack generally draws its membership primarily from elementary schools in the local area. Each pack is made up of Tiger Cub (1st grade), Wolf (2nd grade), Bear (3rd grade) and Webelos (4th & 5th grade) dens. Cub Scout Packs are sponsored by Charter Organizations that offer guidance, facility usage and often have boy scout troops too to help. Boys can join Cub Scouts any year. Once they complete 5th grade, boys can then join a Boy Scout troop(s) (ages 11-17). See Pack Structure for organizational chart view. Packs in our area belong to the National Pike District which is part of the Baltimore Area Council.

How often and when do the dens and pack meet? ?

The Pack meets monthly for an hour... typically the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7-8 PM (as of Fall 2006). We also usually have a special event each month on a weekend day run by either the pack or district. Dens meet 2-3 times per month at meeting room at the church, CLES or a home. Field trips frequency and times vary based on location. Den Leaders determine (with input from families) days and times.

What usually happens at den meetings?

Den meetings usually start with a short opening ceremony (e.g. Pledge of Allegiance) and announcements. Then the boys begin working on the project of the day. In den meetings boys work on a wide variety of projects, all with the development of a particular skill in mind. As the boys progress through the ranks (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos) they will be introduced to subjects such as; building, fixing, cooking, camping, hiking, arts & crafts, music, games, environment, leadership, fitness, science, and communication, just to name a few. Each den chooses its own direction under the guidance of its leaders. Sometimes den meetings will involve outdoor activities (e.g. hiking, sports) or a field trip (e.g. library, fire station). Den meetings usually end with a short closing ceremony (e.g. recite the Cub Scout Promise), and then snack. Although the purpose of the den meeting is to develop skills and learn, the emphasis is always on having fun.

What happens at pack meetings?

Pack meetings are an opportunity to provide information about upcoming events, provide awards, and conduct a pack activity. Most pack meetings will include songs, skits, games, advancements, and other activities. The master of ceremonies is the pack Cubmaster. All Cub Scouts and at least one parent are expected to attend. Cub Scouting is a family activity and all family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

What is the pack uniform?

The "class A" uniform consists of a scout shirt (blue for Tigers, Wolves and Bears; tan for Webelos), belt, neckerchief, and neckerchief slide.Cap, trousers, and socks are optional. We also have an optional "class B" t-shirt for some activities. Class A uniforms are typically worn at den and pack meetings. A pack swap box is available if you'd like to recycle rank hats and outgrown shirts. Priority for families in need.

The red felt patch vest is an optional uniform clothing item to hold all the patches the scouts have earned throughout their Cub Scout days. The patch vest carries over every year.

All items these items and rank handbooks are available at the Scout Store in Baltimore and Sunny's.

How much does it cost?

A budget for the year is voted upon at the yearly pack meeting in August. To keep costs down, the scouts will participate in fundraising events. Out of these funds, the pack pays for: BSA registration fees and insurance for Scouts and adult leaders, subscriptions to Boy's Life magazine for each scout, neckerchiefs, annual picnic, a lot of Blue and Gold costs, pinewood derby, rockets, awards, etc. Cost per scout is approximately $110 in 2006. Fundraising committments lower this amount.

What are belt loops and pins?

Belt loop and Pin requirements can be found by navigating through the bottom of this web site. These are optional. Submit your scout's achievements to your den leader or designated den person. Please do not submit more than once (e.g. soccer requirements are fulfilled many times during the cub scout year and are even mandatory to do the requirements again during the Webelos year) to keep costs down. Scouts are encouraged to try new areas of interest.

Pins can be worn on the red patch vest directly or on a Cub Scout letter ("C"... looks like a letter on a high school jacket). Please let your den leader know if you need one.